Pass · Mount Rainier
Cougar Gap
2.7 mi round trip1,159 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance2.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,159 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation4,501 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cougar Gap is a pass reached by a 2.7-mile round trip from High Rock / Greenwood Lake Trailhead. The route follows Greenwood Lake Trail #253 to the pass.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at High Rock / Greenwood Lake Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.